Economic imperialism

Frann Michel brings us the Well-read Red. Today, she considers "culinary capitalism" and the political economy of our food system. You can read the blog- and link-ified version HERE.
5:28 minutes (5.01 MB)

Bill Resnick talks with Pat O'Herron about climate change and public health. They consider how changing weather patterns, rising oceans, acidification and desertification, as well as pollution, change the conditions for illness and death. They address collapse in both "the natural environment" and human infrastructure. O'Herron does not end on a completely sour note though, and shows how knowledge of these dangers and present afflictions points the way to dealing with them.

Mike Montchalin is a Libertarian candidate for US Senate in Oregon. He talked with Don Merrill about the necessity of individual action versus government action, why he supports the marijuana ballot initiative and why he thinks Measure 90 is a bad idea for Oregon's third parties.
NOTE: This interview includes a later correction by Mr. Montchalin at the beginning of his interview. Mr. Montchalin mistakenly leveled an allegation of misconduct at Constitution Party candidate for the Oregon Senate, Mr. James Leuenberger. Mr. Montchalin apologizes for that mistake and withdraws the allegation against Mr. Leuenberger.
28:10 minutes (25.79 MB)

Coming to Portland this week is the series of food and drink events called Feast Portland. It starts Thursday with something called a "sandwich invitational," for which tickets cost $95, and the weekend includes tastings, classes, and dinners, with events ranging from 55 to 200 dollars.